REGINA NEWS

'The smell is going to happen': Stink at Regina's Wascana Lake a natural thing
Gas from anaerobic bacteria being released when the ice melts in spring means a smelly experience for Wascana but the stink doesn't pose any risk and is "a very natural thing."

U of R President address the concerns after URSU fee collection cut
The student health plan, the U-Pass and all those activities will be fully funded. The university will just have to ensure that it pays those bills.

Police identify man's body found in Regina on Sunday
Montana Fehr, 23, who was last seen on November 10, 2024 and the subject of a missing person investigation, was identified by police. Saskatchewan Coroners Service is helping to clarify what happened.
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Regina's Breast Health Centre to open next week offering streamlined care
The Breast Health Centre will open its doors to patients on April 23 and offer diagnostic imaging, surgical procedures, and post-operation treatment. It will take about 1,600 referrals a year.

Early voting open at University of Saskatchewan, University of Regina
For voters who can't attend the campus locations, or have not yet made up their minds on who to support, advance voting will be held Friday through Monday at various locations around the province.

Parcel containing 17.75L of GHB was largest quantity Weyburn police have seen
"Just because we're a smaller city, doesn't mean we don't have the bigger-city drug issues," said Detective Constable Jonathon Kerr, with the Weyburn Police Service's drug unit.

Habitat for Humanity Saskatchewan to host Home by Midnight Gala in Regina
Guests at the May 3 event at Casino Regina will see a house being built live on stage to show the real impact of every dollar raised and the home will be awarded to one lucky winner on the night.

Regina artist avoiding travel to U.S. but finds inspiration in Trump's stance on diversity
Visual artist Zachari Logan said the U.S. president's cuts to diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility programs are a direct attack on the queer community but inspire him to create more art.

Regina urban wildlife research reveals 143 bird species and 15 mammals
Wildlife spotted at 28 biodiversity monitoring stations included yellow rail, an "extremely rare" black-billed cuckoo, an American mink and a couple of moose were seen in Wascana Park.

Measles exposure risk warning issued for Regina Walmart, Bass Pro Shop
The highly contagious virus can spread very easily by breathing contaminated air after an infected person coughs or sneezes, or by touching a contaminated surface such as a doorknob or shopping cart.

First degree murder charge in Regina's second homicide of 2025
Regina EMS confirmed 42 year-old Christopher Seaton of Regina deceased in the 400 block of East College Avenue on April 10. A 36-year-old Regina man has been arrested and appeared in court on April 11.

Paid parking hours reduced, food security program approved at Regina council
Councillors voted to move ahead with developing a compensation plan for businesses within 100M of Halifax Street shelter and the creation of a new bus pass for post-secondary students starting Aug. 24.

Major Crimes Unit, coroner investigating man's death in Regina
Police officers found the injured man at the scene and attempted first aid, but he was pronounced dead by paramedics. The Regina Police Service said the man's name "will not be released at this time."

'I'll die in my home': Evicted Glen Elm residents seeking remedy from Regina council
An information session will be held for Glen Elm residents on Thursday evening. The City of Regina intends to connect residents to a number of different services after they received eviction notices.

'We've been heard': Regina Smart Water Meter Alliance group meets with mayor
According to members of the group, the meeting with the mayor went swimmingly, and he has committed to look into everyone's problems with the new smart water meters.

Namerind announces new five-year plan aiming to end homelessness in Regina
"I could always say we need more housing. We need different types of housing - affordable, social, shelter space - we need all of that," said Robert Byers, Namerind's president and CEO.

Regina police used plane, dog in dangerous driving arrest Sunday
Police said the driver is charged with flight from a peace officer, dangerous driving and failing to comply with a probation order, while the passenger was charged with resisting arrest.

Amendment to zoning bylaw offers hope to evicted Glen Elm trailer park tenants
At Wednesday's meeting, Regina's city council will discuss a report on ways to help the residents who have been evicted from the trailer court.

Dewdney businesses want people to know they will be open during construction
"We are absolutely in conversations to basically take lessons learned from last year and figure out a way that we can support those businesses on Dewdney," Mayor Chad Bachynski said.

Regina's 2025 construction season to kick off on Monday
Dewdney Avenue and 11th Avenue revitalization projects begin on April 7, with all bus stops on 11th Avenue between Albert and Broad streets moving to other locations on Sunday.

Improved notifynow in Regina intended to complement other alert systems
"If a SaskAlert was sent out we would give information to residents on how those impacts might affect them so that they can plan on their own behalf," Kim Olsen with the City of Regina said.

Students at U of R raise concerns over student union URSU
Students at the U of R are concerned with how its students' union URSU is being run. The university has recently stepped in and announced it has cut its funding collection deal with the union.

Woman charged after stabbing in downtown Regina
Police were called to the 2100 block of Saskatchewan Drive around 4:10 p.m. on April 3 after they were told someone had been stabbed with what appeared to be a knife during an altercation.

Medical records found in Regina back alley were dumped by cleaner: report
Records were from Elphinstone Medical Clinic where Dr. Chukwuemeka Odenigbo and Dr. Nebeolisa Ezeasor said they had been in bins marked as intended for shredding but a cleaner threw them in the bin.

Regina police chief temporarily removed from active service after complaint
The Regina Board of Police Commissioners said a community member has filed a complaint against Police Chief Farooq Sheikh, though details of the complaint itself were not shared.

Regina Exhibition Association Ltd. appoints Trent Fraser as new interim CEO
"He's worked, managed, volunteered at a number of events - Memorial Cups, Grey Cups, international (and) national hockey events at REAL," said board chair Jaime Boldt.

Some students in favour of U of R ending fee collection deal with URSU
Style Stenberg, current vice-president at UR Pride calls the decision "a breath of fresh air." Amanda Leader, a student at FNUniv said she felt like FNUniv students were being charged "double.

Regina 2022 drive-by killings: New murder trial for Dillon Whitehawk
The Supreme Court of Canada declined to hear the Crown's case in the first-degree murders of Jordan Denton and Keenan Toto, citing a missed question about potential jurors' bias against street gang members.

Ontario man arrested after Regina cops seize several kilos of meth, fentanyl
Police seized more about four kilograms of fentanyl and about 3.4 kilos of meth, along with 740 grams of cocaine, valued at approximately $700,000.

City of Regina launches new emergency alert system
The alert system will keep residents informed about extreme weather, evacuations, shelter-in-place orders, major fires, service disruptions, boil water advisories and more.

City of Regina considers compensating businesses near Halifax Street shelter for damages
Regina's executive committee also approved changes to the city's accessible taxicab bylaws, with the goal of improving service.

University of Regina ends fee collection agreement with student union
After a review of the University of Regina Students' Union 2024 financial statement audit the university is ending it's agreement for fee collect effective August 31, 2025.

Regina police seize nearly a kilogram of fentanyl, along with cocaine, guns
officers with Regina's Crime Reduction Team executed a search warrant at a home on Ottawa Street on Thursday, making three arrests and seizing a trove of illegal items.

Shelter update, shortened paid parking hours to be discussed at City Hall
Councillors will also discuss adjustments to transit fares and an update to a taxi bylaw at the executive committee meeting on Wednesday morning.

'Could be their last chance': Regina man frustrated with addiction treatment wait times
"This individual wanted to get clean and wanted to stop," Justin Ritco said. "They committed and were ready to put their entire life on hold to do this."

Program helps nervous Regina students prepare for move to new school
"You're hearing laughter. You're seeing kids smile. So we know that, at a minimum, they're starting to feel comfortable with each other."

Regina man facing attempted murder charges after shooting: Police
"Upon arrival, police located one injured youth who was attended to by EMS and transported to hospital with serious injuries," the Regina Police Service said in a statement.

Second high-risk sex offender moving into Regina's Heritage neighbourhood
"This information is intended to enable members of the public to take suitable preventative measures, not to embark on any form of vigilantism or other unreasonable conduct."

FSIN calls for resignations after teen dies while in organization's care
Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations and Chief Bobby Cameron are calling for resignations after they say a teen died by suicide while in the care of non-profit Regina Street Culture Project.

Regina paramedics hoping to make wishes come true for sick kids in Sask.
Paramedics with Heart in Regina are raising money for Make-A-Wish to make one child's wish come true by October. A wish costs $10,000 on average, but the enthusiastic group is hoping to raise more.

'It costs people lives': City of Regina declares 'houselessness crisis'
"There is wide support across the city that it need not be normal for people to sleep in alleys and parkades at the mall and die," said Ward 3 Coun. David Froh, who put the motion to council.

Bachynski joins mayors from Canada, U.S., Mexico to call for end to tariffs
"The escalation of tariffs only raises costs for businesses, workers, and consumers ... Tariffs are taxes that increase the cost of living, drain bank accounts, put supply chains and jobs at risk."

Man charged after accidentally shooting his arm: Regina Police
After a 26-year-old man was taken to hospital, police found his gunshot wound was self-inflicted and a result of an accidental discharge. A 16-year-old girl was arrested for possession of bear spray.

Regina, Moose Jaw police and White Butte RCMP all warn of phone scams
Parts of the province have seen an influx of 'grandparent/parent scam' calls this week, with Regina Police Service reporting seven cases and Moose Jaw police getting over 30 reports.

No re-opening date yet for Regina's only supervised consumption site
There is no date yet for when Newo-Yotina Friendship Centre, Regina's only supervised consumption site, will re-open its doors, as staff wait to learn the extent of the damage left behind by a fire.